Paul Tulungen

Paul Tulungen is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Ruda Optical since March 2022, specializing in designing and modifying precision parts for high-performance optical systems. Prior experience includes roles as a Designer at Allison Transmission from May 2017 to June 2020, where Paul modeled parts and drafted intricate drawings while also performing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Paul started as a Design Graphics Intern at Allison Transmission and previously served as a Columns Product Engineering Co-Op at ZF TRW Commercial Steering Systems Division, where responsibilities included organizing prototype builds and analyzing warranty returns. Paul has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and is currently pursuing a certification in Product Development and Manufacturing at the Rhode Island School of Design.